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Welcome and thank you for visiting my website. This homepage includes latest updates, while showing off some of my success as an indie author. But there is more to discover on other pages. Can I recommend a visit to the ‘Reviews’ page, where you’ll see a comprehensive collection of what other readers think about my books. While my blog page includes a range of stuff relating to the themes of my books. And what on earth is ‘Mooge?’ Click to discover more!

LATEST NEWS

• In the wake of A Place More Dark’s success with Literary Titan, they have now published a short interview with me around my novel. Have a read here.

• Following its 5 star review from Literary Titan, A Place More Dark automatically entered their monthly book competition and has won a Literary Titan Gold Book Award

• A stunning editorial review for A Place More Dark from Literary Titan and five stars to boot. “A Place More Dark is a powerful and unforgettable journey into the depths of humanity and the enduring light of courage.” Read the full review here.

• Further good news for Where Liberty Lies. It was a finalist in the science fiction category of the Independent Authors Network (IAN) Book of the Year Awards 2024. My congratulations to Mike Murphey, winner in this category with his book Quantum Consequence and all other winners.

• The fabulous five! Having sought the views of five readers via Readers’ Favorite, A Place More Dark received a 5 star review from each. Find out what they wrote at Book review of A Place More Dark - Readers' Favorite: Book Reviews and Award Contest

• Delighted to announce the publication of A Place More Dark, the sequel to my Second World War novella, Triumphant Where it Dares Defy. Only available on Kindle / Kindle Unlimited, get your copy here. Find out more here or read the accompanying blog, The Winds of War.

• A belated verdict from the Indie Reader Discovery Awards for Where Liberty Lies. No prize but a very nice review.

• A new blog is now available called The Amnesic Age. As an author of dystopia, I’m allowed to see the world through pessimistic lenses and I certainly do in this short piece exploring how the industrial and technological age has brought about a dangerous dose of forgetfulness.

• Where Liberty Lies was a finalist in the Indies Today Book Awards 2023 (you can find me on page 3). My congratulation to all the award winners and another badge for me to squeeze in!

• A further award for Where Liberty Lies, winning the Science Fiction-Dystopian category of the Maincrest Media Awards

• A wonderful way to start the New Year with a 5-star review from The Book Commentary. “The narrative's unpredictability, unexpected twists, and evolving character dynamics make Where Liberty Lies a wonderful literary creation.” Read the full review here.

• Where Liberty Lies has won gold in the North American Book Awards (sci-fi/fantasy category). Three professional judges agree a composite score, with over 90/100 achieving gold. Where Liberty Lies was the only recipient of gold in this category.

• The Book Viral Millennium Book Award results are out and Where Liberty Lies achieved a Long-listed Author placing i.e. top twenty.

• Where Liberty Lies has received an honourable mention in the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards (Sci-fi/Fantasy category).

• Congratulations to Janet in Arizona, winner of my Bargain Booksy readers list competition. Signed copies of Liberty Bound, Where Liberty Lies and Mooge: The Prehistoric Genius are on their way to her. Three other lucky souls are receiving a signed copy of Liberty Bound, while another three get an eBook copy of my first novel. ‘Tis the season of giving!

• Congratulations to Amie, winner of the Canadian Book Club Awards giveaway for a signed copy of Liberty Bound. It's on its way.

• Latest five star review in for Where Liberty Lies, earning a BRAG medallion, B.R.A.G. standing for Book Readers Appreciation Group. “Writing style is unique, pace is fast. Wrey's book is a delight to read.” Rating score from a total of ten categories = 48/50.

• Where Liberty Lies has won a BookFest Award. Winning a bronze award in the dystopia category.

• New review in from Reader Views - a most flattering 5 star review: ‘Where Liberty Lies is a stellar best-seller, that will delight lovers of reflective dystopian fiction globally.’ Read the full review via this link.

• Where Liberty Lies has won its fifth award with a Distinguished Favourite Award in the New York Big Book Awards Sci-fi category

• New review in for Where Liberty Lies from Authors Reading “Wrey's masterful storytelling spins a tangled web of deception and explores the depths of human resilience, making Where Liberty Lies a must-read for fans of thrilling dystopian… It's a novel that will engross readers from the very opening chapter.”

• Where Liberty Lies is a bronze award WINNER in the Sci-fi Dystopian category of the Global Book Awards

• Further success for Where Liberty Lies, achieving an honourable mention at the New York Book Festival Awards in the Sci-fi category.

• Where Liberty Lies is now an award-winning novel! Achieving second place in the dystopian category of the International Firebird Book Awards

• For subscribers to the website, you can access a new series of podcast via the Vault of the author explaining the background to some of the characters in Where Liberty Lies.

• Latest editorial review is in from Indies Today. “Packed with vibrant characters, clashes of culture, and enough warmth to stir the soul, Where Liberty Lies packages sharp societal commentary in a way that feels fearless, fresh, and so much fun!” 5 Stars!

• Review in from the Online Book Club for Where Liberty Lies. They’ve recently increased their review rating threshold from 4 to 5 and I’m delighted that WLL has gone Spinal Tap and turned the dial to 5! “Where Liberty Lies by Nathaniel M. Wrey is an exceptional and suspense-filled novel. The book successfully captivated me with its engrossing plot, leaving me on the edge of my seat throughout the gripping narrative. I highly recommend it to readers who enjoy books about adventures. There was nothing I disliked about this book. Hence, I gladly rate it 5 out of 5 stars.”

• Reviews are starting to trickle on to GoodReads.com for Where Liberty Lies. A delightful one from across the Atlantic from a reader introduced to the series when they won book one, Liberty Bound, in a competition - “This is such an intelligent read, I am struggling to post a review that does it justice.” As an author, it warms the heart to know your words impact across cultures and oceans.

• Hot off the press! Latest editorial review from Book Viral. Check it out via this link.

• Where Liberty Lies launch recap - a fortnight has passed since its launch but here is the news so far: first editorial review in was from The International Review of Books, a five star, gold badge award. Next in was the Wishing Shelf Book review, another five star review. Then came a five star review from Literary Titan, which was followed up by their Gold Badge Book Award and an interview. And finally, to date, were the three Readers’ Favorite Reviews, all five stars. A few more editorial reviews are in train and will appear in the next month. Now, with creditability established, time to encourage readers.

A private page is available for all subscribers to this website providing access to exclusive material that delves into the meaning and development of Liberty Bound and early glimpses of work in progress. To subscribe follow this link . To access the private page, find the button on the Liberty Bound page

Scroll left-right through the images below to see the range of editoral awards won by the author to date.